Level 2 BTEC Horticulture Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time during the day, over one year. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though government funding or a student loan may be available depending on your circumstances. You'll study plant science, commercial gardening, landscaping, and garden design, with practical work alongside theory. A weekly work placement is part of the course. These level 2 BTEC horticulture classes are delivered in partnership with Kingston Maurward College's Grade 2 listed gardens.
Who this course is for
Further Education Students
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs minimum grade 3, including English and maths. You will be required to complete a weekly work placement and must have a keen interest in the subject. Tetanus protection is recommended.
What you will learn
You'll study commercial gardening and landscaping, including garden design and hard landscaping.
You'll learn to identify, name, and select plants, and understand the science behind them.
You'll practise preparing, planting, and maintaining plants in a working garden environment.
You'll develop skills in the care and use of horticultural tools, equipment, and machinery.
You'll explore horticultural business practices and working in the industry.
You'll cover health and safety in a horticulture setting.
You'll complete a weekly work placement to build hands-on experience.
How you will learn
Learning combines classroom theory with practical sessions in a working garden environment. You'll also complete a weekly work placement as part of the course. Assessment is through the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework, which typically uses assignments, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence rather than written exams. Your progress is assessed throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
Tetanus protection is recommended before you start. The centre will confirm anything else you need. Weymouth College will provide details on any materials or clothing required before your course begins.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Gardener: maintaining private, public, or commercial gardens
Grounds maintenance operative: caring for parks, sports grounds, and estates
Landscape gardener: designing and building outdoor spaces
Nursery worker: growing and caring for plants in a commercial nursery
Greenkeeper: maintaining golf courses and sports turf
Garden centre assistant: advising customers and managing plant stock
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC in Horticulture: the natural next step, required for entry with a Distinction at Level 2. Opens routes into specialist roles and higher study.
Level 3 Diploma in Landscape and Garden Design: for those interested in the design side of the industry.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Horticulture: a further step toward management or specialist roles in the sector.
